Pacific Coast Salmon Fishery Management Plan as amended through Amendment 20 now available

On April 22, 2021, NOAA Fisheries approved Amendment 20 to the Pacific Fishery Management Council’s Pacific Coast Salmon Fishery Management Plan (FMP). Amendment 20 modifies the preseason schedule for implementing annual management measures and moves the southern boundary of the Klamath Management Zone 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north of its current location. In addition, Amendment 20 updates out-of-date language in the FMP.

The FMP as amended through Amendment 20 is available for download on our Salmon Fishery Management Plan webpage.